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Saudi-Israeli normalization on horizon as Gulf interests align
"The contacts between Israel and Saudi Arabia en route to normalization never ceased, but the process is slow and gradual," said Dr. Nirit Ofir, a Middle East expert and lecturer at Reichman University. Ofir, perhaps Israel's most connected Saudi...
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Far-right Israeli minister Smotrich issues insulting comments against Saudi Arabia, rejects normalization for Palestinian state
Israel’s far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich issued insulting statements against Saud Arabia on Thursday, opposing normalizing relations with the kingdom in return for a Palestinian state, Anadolu reports. “If Saudi Arabia tells us...
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Qatar, Saudi Arabia discuss further media cooperation
Doha, Qatar: Chairperson of Qatar Media Corporation (QMC) HE Sheikh Hamad bin Thamer Al-Thani discussed on Thursday with Minister of Media of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, HE Salman bin Yousef Al Dosari, further media cooperation between the two...
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Saudi’s Maaden awards $104mln EPCM contract for Ar Rjum goldmine
Indeterminate
Zawya
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Maaden (Saudi Arabian Mining Company) announced on Thursday that it has awarded an Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management (EPCM) contract worth 391.1 million Saudi riyals ($104.3 million) to US-based Bechtel for its Ar Rjum gold mine...
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Saudi Arabia Ends 50-Year Old Slavery System For Migrant Workers
Saudi Arabia has dismantled the Kafala system, a controversial framework that bound millions of migrant workers to their employers. Announced in June 2025, this decision represents a historic step toward labour freedom and human rights reform in...
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New Grand Mufti Appointed by Royal Decree in Saudi Arabia
13October 23, 2025 | Dubai, UAE: The new grand Mufti appointed in Saudi Arabia marks a transformative leap in the country’s spiritual governance. The King Sheikh Saleh Bin Fawzan Bin Abdullah Al-Fawzan has been appointed as the new Grand Mufti to...
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Saudi VAT: ZATCA calls for businesses to file returns or face fines
Saudi Arabia’s Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has reminded VAT-registered businesses of upcoming filing obligations. Establishments with annual supplies exceeding SR40m ($10.7m) must submit VAT returns for September, while those below...
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The Capital Market Authority Introduces a New Category of Funds in Saudi Arabia
On 7 October 2025, the Capital Market Authority (CMA) of Saudi Arabia issued the Draft Instructions of Simplified Investment Funds and proposed amendments to the Glossary of Defined Terms Used in The Regulations and Rules of The Capital Market...
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Saudi Arabia condemns Israeli draft laws for annexation of Palestinian land
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Ministry condemned the preliminary approval by the Israeli parliament on Wednesday of two draft laws, one of which seeks to legitimize an illegal settlement in the occupied West Bank, and another attempting to impose...
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Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 faces its credit ceiling as foreign funding rises – Moody’s
Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, the vast transformation plan reshaping its economy, is fast approaching a new constraint: credit. According to a series of sectoral reviews published by Moody’s Investors Service this week, the country’s push to...
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Saudi Arabia’s Tuwaiq Academy and NVIDIA Launch Strategic AI Initiatives
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Asharq Al-Awsat
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Saudi Arabia's Tuwaiq Academy and global technology company NVIDIA announced the launch of strategic initiatives and professional programs in Riyadh on Tuesday. The announcement was made during an event held in preparation for the inauguration of...
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Some of The Sims 4's biggest content creators have just stepped down from EA's creator network in the wake of the $55B Saudi-backed buyout: 'This situation is a nightmare for our community'
Some of the biggest content creators for The Sims 4 have announced their departure from the EA Creator Network in the wake of the company's $55 billion Saudi-backed buyout. James Turner, Jesse 'Plumbella' McNamara, and Kayla 'lilsimsie' Sims took...
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Saudi Arabia Updates Tourism Rules: Penalties, Classifications, and SME Support Unveiled
Introduction to Revised Tourism Regulations Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Tourism has initiated significant amendments to the Tables of Violations and Penalties, along with Enforcement Rules related to tourism activities. This strategic move aims to...
Tennis chiefs risk angering players by adding Saudi Masters event to calendar
Thursday 23 October 2025 4:14 pm Share Facebook Share on Facebook X Share on Twitter LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn WhatsApp Share on WhatsApp Email Share on Email Saudi Arabia's influence in tennis continues to grow The ATP is to add a new Masters...
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Saudi Arabia Appoints Sheikh Saleh al-Fawzan as Kingdom's New Grand Mufti
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Asharq Al-Awsat
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Saudi Arabia appointed on Wednesday Sheikh Saleh bin Fawzan al-Fawzan as the country's new grand mufti, the kingdom's top religious scholar. The decision came after a royal order was issued by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin...
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Tennis-Saudi Arabia's PIF to launch new ATP Masters 1000 tournament
PARIS (Reuters) -Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund will launch a new ATP Masters 1000 tournament in the Kingdom from 2028, marking the first expansion of the elite category in its 35-year history, the ATP and PIF-owned SURJ Sports Investment...
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‘KEEP RIDING CAMELS!’: Israeli Minister Explodes Over Saudi Normalisation Talks | Watch
'Drugged' Sikh Truck Driver Behind Fiery Crash in California Reignites Illegal Immigration Debate A devastating truck crash in Southern California has sparked outrage after it was revealed the driver was an illegal immigrant from India....
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Saudi Arabia Condemns Israeli Knesset's West Bank Sovereignty Bills
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Asharq Al-Awsat
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The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the Kingdom’s “strong condemnation” of the Israeli Knesset’s preliminary approval of two draft laws aimed at imposing Israeli sovereignty over the occupied West Bank and legitimizing Israeli...
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Saudi Arabia appoints Sheikh Saleh bin Fawzan al-Fawzan as new grand mufti
Saudi Arabia’s status as home to the holy cities of Mecca and Medina means grand mufti’s pronouncements are closely watched. Published On 23 Oct 202523 Oct 2025 Saudi Arabia has named Sheikh Saleh bin Fawzan al-Fawzan as the country’s new grand...
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JNC Participates in Saudi Conference on Health Education Strategies
Ammon News - The Jordanian Nursing Council (JNC) participated in the Second International Conference on Health Interprofessional Education Strategies and Effective Collaborative Practice: Bridging the Gap and Measuring Impact, held Wednesday and...
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